Monday, June 1, 2015

Reverse Goodie

Let's talk about a European star dude that eagerly wants to try out MLS - and one near his physical prime, no less. I am referring to Arsenal/Germany attacker Lukas Podolski. Orlando City rejected the chance to sign him late last year and fellow expansion side NYCFC eventually followed suit. I am told that the Gunners are now likely willing to A) loan him out intially & B) pay a considerable chunk of his salary. Seriously, everyone involved is pretty eager to get him moved across the Atlantic - he just needs a team that believes he's worth the expense.

So if your Major League Soccer crew is one versatile, dynamic offensive threat away from contending and has a DP slot to burn, get 'em on the horn already. Full MLSS report to come at some point in the near future.

In a fantasy world, Fire trades Patrick Nyarko to anyone once he's fit in exchange for Garber Bucks, uses the money to buy down Kennedy Igboanike's contract below DP status, and brings in Podolski. Guly do Prado and Quincy Amerikwa move on, and there's finally a legit attacking corps in Chicago. A Polish-born, German-vetted striker in Chicago would bring a ton of people to The Suburb.

Who is NSC?

NSC is run by Greg Seltzer (MLSsoccer.com), who has reported on soccer across the globe since 2001, covering MLS, U.S. Men, Women & Youth national teams, World Cup, Gold Cup, U-20 World Cup, the UEFA European Championship, UEFA Champions League and Europa League, UEFA Cup, CONCACAF and UEFA qualifiers, Premiership, Bundesliga, Eredivisie, various second-tier leagues, domestic cups and international friendlies.